Transportation
Transport Privatization: Full Speed Ahead
Investors are lining up to bid on American's transportation infrastructure, with many public sector managers happy to solve their budget woes.
Will Washington D.C. Follow NYC's Lead Towards Congestion Tax?
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty recently stated his desire to investigate the feasibility of a congestion tax, sparking immediate debate about the possible effects on the region.
Schwarzenegger To Slash California Bullet Train Funding
California governor cites other pressing transportation needs.
Will Reduced Transit Fares Bring Back Bus Riders?
While San Jose's light rail ridership has soared, its bus ridership has plummeted over 33% in six years. In an unprecedented effort to restore ridership, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has decreased day and monthly pass prices.
Mexican President Proposes Road Privatization
Despite a crumbling toll road that many call a failure, Mexican President Felipe Calderón is pushing measures that would create numerous toll roads in the country. With little money to invest in infrastructure, his plans rely on privatization.
Why Only The Private Sector Can Save Amtrak
A progressive -- if cynical -- argument for privatizing Amtrak: only private interests can borrow the necessary capital to upgrade it, and have the clout necessary to lobby Congress to support the service adequately.
Miami Moves Closer To Metrorail Expansion
Though funding is not ensured, the Miami-Dade Transit Authority has received permission from the federal government to start acquiring land for its 9.5 mile Metrorail line expansion.
The Political Evolution of San Francisco's Bicycling Community
From monthly 'Critical Mass' bike rides to growing influence on city policy, SF cyclists recount their numerous victories and recent setbacks.
Friday Funny: How The Segway 'Revolutionized American Life'
It's been six years since the creation of the Segway personal transporter, and this talk show from The Onion News Network looks at the phenomenon that has changed the way we live our lives.
As Seattle Transit Ridership Increases, Officials Look To Expand
Rising gas prices have caused a noticeable increase in public transit ridership in Seattle. The rising demand has fueled transit officials to push for service expansion.
Focusing On Fuels As Opposed To Auto Dependency
Two Bay Area 'voices' illustrate that lowering carbon content of fuel and increasing its efficiency hardly gets at the root of the transportation-global warming problem -- auto dependency, and offer three strategies to solve it.
Minneapolis Wants To Move Bus Stops To Fight Downtown Crime
Increased crime in downtown Minneapolis around bus stops prompts the mayor, police and businesses to pressure the transit agency to move 7th Street's bus stops three blocks away from the downtown entertainment district.
Increased Fuel Efficiency Wreaks Havoc On Highway Trust Fund
As vehicles become more fuel efficient, their drivers pay less in fuel excise taxes, the main source of road funding. Fuel efficiency will likely increase as a global warming reduction strategy, while fuel excise taxes remain largely stagnant.
Paved Paradigm
Libertarian biases and assumptions keep Reason Magazine authors stuck in traffic.
Segregation Sends Women To The Back Of The Bus
Certain bus lines in Israel have an informal but strict practice of gender segregation, forcing women to sit in the back of the bus. Many women have protested this separation system, which is mainly enforced by riders in orthodox neighborhoods.
Federal Workers Taking Government For A Ride
The Government Accountability Office has revealed major fraud and abuse of transit subsidies for federal employees -- many of whom are selling their transit vouchers on eBay, pocketing the money, and then driving to work.
Roads Can't Keep Up With Atlanta's Revitalization
As suburbanites who moved to the City of Atlanta to avoid crushing traffic congestion are ironically realizing, over-stressed in-town roads are buckling under the pressure of exponentially increasing usage. But help may not be on the way.
Reason's Frequently Asked Questions On Transportation
Reason publishes three short "Frequently Asked Questions" documents on road-building financing tools like public-private partnerships, leasing toll roads, and high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes.
Valet Your Bike?
Cities across California are taking extra steps to encourage people to use their bikes, offering such services as full-service bike stations equipped with showers, and even valet bike parking.
Lawmakers Won't Let Go Of Commuter Rail Option
Legislators in Texas are proposing the creation of a commuter rail line running throughout the fast-growing border region near the Rio Grande River. Though the proposal was voted out of the state senate in early April, proponents are pushing forward.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
